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A violet variety of quartz. The name amethystos, came from ancient Greek. Ancient Greeks wore it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. In the Middle Ages, it was considered a symbol of royalty and used to decorate English regalia. Amethysts are said to be a stone of spiritual protection and purification, cleansing the energy field of negative influences and attachments.